Lynx Portable Back Stretcher
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Teeter Hang Ups
Department: Sports and Fitness
EAN: 0759265005014
Item Dimensions: 40020006501100
Label: Teeter Hang Ups
Manufacturer: Teeter Hang Ups
Model: LX-1001
MPN: LX-1002
Publisher: Teeter Hang Ups
Studio: Teeter Hang Ups
Features:- Portable back stretcher for realigning your spine and relieving back pain
- Contoured foot supports secure your ankles while you pull the leverage handles
- Commonly lengthens skeleton by 1 to 1-1/2 inches to increase flexibility
- Folding frame comes with nylon travel bag for easy storage and transport
- Folds to 20 x 11.5 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 pounds
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Editorial Review:Product Description:The Lynx offers you a compact, portable solution for stretching, relaxing and decompressing your body. With your ankles secured in the contoured foot supports, applying firm pressure to the leverage handles results in a great stretch. The moderate, self-administered traction achieved when using the Lynx helps to re-align the spine, increase flexibility in the joints, promote relaxation and improve posture though better alignment.
Amazon.com Product Description:Realign your spine and reduce back pain without investing in an expensive inversion table with the Lynx portable back stretcher. A compact, portable solution for stretching, relaxing, and decompressing the body, the Lynx is a breeze to use: simply secure your ankles in the contoured foot supports, apply firm pressure to the leverage handles, and stretch. The self-administered traction--which commonly lengthens the skeleton by 1 to 1-1/2 inches--will help increase the flexibility in your joints, improve your posture through better alignment, and make you feel 10 years younger.
The Lynx is notably compact, with a folding frame that collapses to 20 by 3.5 by 11.5 inches--small enough to fit in the trunk of your car with ease. It also comes with a nylon travel bag, making it a breeze to carry. And best of all, the Lynx easily adjusts to fit almost any user. Just slide the shroud to the desired setting and you're set. Made of lightweight aluminum, the Lynx weighs 5.5 pounds and carries a five-year manufacturer warranty.
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I've had back pain for most of my life. This is a very simple contraption. All it does it stretch you out. But when your back is tense and sore, a few minutes stretch works great!
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I bought this and was not too happy with the effect.
* First of all it DOES stretch your knees and ankles. How could it not? I don't need traction in my knees or ankles. Besides it is not too comfortable gripping around my ankles.
* Second, I need to decompress while lying on my stomach so I have a natural arch in my lumbar spine. The Lynx does not allow my to do this. If I decompress on my back, and especially with my lumbar spine flat (not arched) I tear my discs apart.
So for $70.00 LESS, I bought the Disc-Traction belt. It weight a couple ounces and folds up into the size of my hand. I can decompress in any position, it is comfortable, and does not pull on my ankles or knees.
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5 stars! Bought the Lynx Portable back Stretcher on Amazon a few weeks back. I have 2 troublesome discs that give me a numbing pain in my lower back when I play too vigorously with my 6 year old. Previously I would have had to go to the Physio for a session of traction, but now I can take a few minutes at home and stretch out the spine using the Lynx. 10 minutes and I am good for another couple weeks. What more can I say? It allows me to lead a normal life again!
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Very well built, portable, easy to use and effective. DVD tutorial was helpful in getting started.
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Here's my two cents worth. I've had back problems and had worked with chiropractors for 5-6 years (50-75 visits, have 2 as friends). One vertebra in the center of my back is out of line and may never be right again. L4&5 are a mess too. Was told my bike riding and kayaking days were over. Tried looking at inversion machines, etc. but this stretcher was light, easy to store and portable. With it I was able to manually stretch out my spine gently easing the compression that caused most of my problems. It took about a week before I made any progress, but gradually my back started to loosen up and I could feel movement as I used the stretcher. Now I also rock it back and forth pushing down with one hand and then the other to free up my hips and a pinched nerve there. I use it about one a month now just to keep from getting a stiff back. There are no back problems any more and all for the price of a couple of chiropractor visits. I now can take long walks, ride my bike for miles with the wife and get out kayaking anytime I feel like it. If I notice any discomfort, I stretch out when I'm done and every thing is fine.
I've had friends try out the machine and two have purchased their own. One is a medical doctor who works as a physical therapist. She felt the traction effect the first time she tried it and said it made her back feel good. Go ahead and buy one. Go easy at first, apply gentle pressure, and don't be surprised if you don't feel anything at first. I gained all kinds of flexibility and lost my aches and pains. For $99 I got a large portion of my life back again.
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